Walnut Hill?

The farm is named for the stand of young black walnut trees at the top of the drive.  Juglans nigra, or black walnut, can present challenges for the farmer.  The trees are allelopathic, which means they release chemicals from their deep roots which exude a natural herbicide called juglone.  Juglone can kill or stunt the growth of many of the garden's fruits and vegetables. The plentiful trees informed our decision to construct raised beds in the vegetable garden. We look forward to harvesting the nuts of these fascinating trees this fall.